Police were dispatched around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday to the mishap in the 700 block of Broad Street. The 60-year-old victim, who had been walking his dog when they were struck,was airlifted to Birmingham with severe injuries.

The dog died at the scene.

Police are looking for the vehicle involved, which they believe is a silver Ford F-150 with a gray or black tailgate. The pickup truck likely has front-end damage and is possibly a four-wheel drive model.

Anyone with information on the vehicle and its occupants is asked to call Gadsden police at 256-549-4500.